Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 190

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) :
Spahr Company produces a part that is used in the manufacture of one of its products. The unit manufacturing costs of this part, assuming a production level of 5,000 units, are as follows:

-Assuming Spahr Company can purchase 5,000 units of the part from Sexton Company for $13 each, and the facilities currently used to make the part could be rented out to another manufacturer for $24,000 a year, what should Spahr Company do?

• A) Make the part and save $4.20 per unit.
• B) Make the part and save $2.20 per unit.
• C) Buy the part and save $0.80 per unit.
• D) Buy the part and save $1.80 per unit.

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Definitions:

Profitability

An indicator of a business's ability to generate earnings compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific period of time.

Order Management Process

A sequence of steps designed to effectively take, process, and fulfill orders to customer specifications, ensuring a cohesive flow from receipt to delivery.

Order Management System

A software used to track orders from inception to delivery, streamlining the order processing for businesses.

SCOR Model

The Supply Chain Operations Reference model, a management tool used to address, improve, and communicate supply chain management decisions.